I think of downvotes and upvotes as head nods, and head shakes.
Head nods and head shakes are not constructive criticism.
Removing the ability to give low effort or low quality criticism would encourage us to put effort into real criticism, no?
I think of downvotes and upvotes as head nods, and head shakes.
Head nods and head shakes are not constructive criticism.
Removing the ability to give low effort or low quality criticism would encourage us to put effort into real criticism, no?
It’s a semi-anonymous way to show support or disapproval of a claim. Seeing a widely upvoted and not downvoted comment can reveal what the community believes. Seeing one with mixed or overwhelmingly negative vote totals can help signal that these views are highly unpopular.